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In 1981, Major league baseball players began a 49 day strike over the issue of free-agent compensation (strike three!) which wiped out 712 games/34 % of the schedule. The season did not resume until August 10.
In 1981, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, was first released.
In 1982, A major political rally attracted the largest crowd ever to such an event in New York Cityʹs Central Park; entertainers Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Linda Ronstadt gathered before 750,000 to rally for the cause of nuclear disarmament.
In 1982, R.C., “Goody Two Shoes” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “I Predict” by Sparks peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “The Other Woman” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “When Itʹs Over” by Loverboy peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, Comet C/1983 (Sugano-Saigusa-Fujikawa) approaches 0.0628 AUs of Earth.
In 1984, 38th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles Lakers, four games to three, to win the championship title.
In 1984, Die-hard Lakers fan Jack Nicholson moons a group of Celtics supporters during a basketball game in the Boston Garden.
In 1985, David Lee Roth confirmed that he was quitting the band Van Halen as lead singer to embark on a solo career.
In 1987, Americaʹs oldest (and hardest-working) teenager, Dick Clark, brings a new music series to television. Itʹs CBSʹs “In Person From the Palace,” and features acts as diverse as Smokey Robinson, the Charlie Daniels Band and younger acts like Jody Watley and Level 42.
In 1987, “Late Night with David Letterman” airs its first-ever Friday telecast.
In 1987, “The Witches Of Eastwick” starring Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, D.T. of San Diego got his first request played on the Los Angeles edition of The Dr. Demento Show. The song played was "Disco Brief" by Rick Dees to open the show.
In 1989, Matt (“Max Headroom”) Frewer stars as a wacky Rhode Island physician in “Doctor, Doctor” on CBS.
In 1989, On Another World, Mac died of a heart attack. Sadly, Douglass Watson, the actor who portrayed Mac, passed away the month before.
In 1981, "Clash of the Titans" was released by United Artists; Desmond Davis (director); Beverley Cross (screenplay); Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Judi Bowker, Maggie Smith, Burgess Meredith, Ursula Andress, Siân Phillips, Claire Bloom, Pat Roach, Susan Fleetwood, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jack Gwillim, Neil McCarthy, Vida Taylor, Donald Houston, Flora Robson, Anna Manahan, Freda Jackson; Fantasy, Monster, Adventure; Live Action
In 1981, "Freaky Friday (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Gary Nelson (director); Mary Rodgers (screenplay); Jodie Foster, Barbara Harris, John Astin, Patsy Kelly, Dick Van Patten, Vicki Schreck, Sorrell Booke, Alan Oppenheimer, Ruth Buzzi, Kaye Ballard, Sparky Marcus, Marc McClure, Charlene Tilton, Al Molinaro, Jack Sheldon, Laurie Main, Dermott Downs, James Van Patten; Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Herbie Goes Bananas (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Vincent McEveety (director); Don Tait (screenplay); Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman, Charles Martin Smith, Stephan W. Burns, John Vernon, Elyssa Davalos, Joaquin Garay III, Richard Jaeckel, Alex Rocco, Fritz Feld, Vito Scotti, Jose Gonzales-Gonzales, Allan Hunt, Iris Adrian, Jack Perkins, Alma Beltran, Don Diamond, Buddy Joe Hooker, Steve Boyum; Comedy, Adventure; Live Action
In 1981, "Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Vincent McEveety (director); Arthur Alsberg, Don Nelson (screenplay); Dean Jones, Don Knotts, Julie Sommars, Jacques Marin, Roy Kinnear, Bernard Fox, Eric Braeden, Xavier Saint-Macary, Alan Caillou, Laurie Main, Johnny Haymer, Gérard Jugnot, Richard Warlock, Carey Loftin, Katia Tchenko, Josiane Balasko, François Lalande, Mike Kulcsar; Comedy, Adventure; Live Action
In 1981, "History of the World, Part I" was released by 20th Century Fox / Brooksfilms; Mel Brooks (director/screenplay); Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, Ron Carey, Gregory Hines, Pamela Stephenson, Shecky Greene, Sid Caesar, Mary-Margaret Humes, Orson Welles, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Charlie Callas, Paul Mazursky, Henny Youngman, Hugh Hefner, Barry Levinson, John Myhers, John Hurt, Bea Arthur, Ronny Graham, Pat McCormick, Andreas Voutsinas, Spike Milligan, John Hillerman, Andrew Sachs, Fiona Richmond, Nigel Hawthorne, Bella Emberg; Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was released by Paramount Pictures / Lucasfilm Ltd.; Steven Spielberg (director); Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay); Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Wolf Kahler, Anthony Higgins, Don Fellows, William Hootkins, George Harris, Fred Sorenson, Frank Marshall, Pat Roach, Vic Tablian, Alfred Molina, Terry Richards; Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1987, "The Believers" was released by Orion Pictures; John Schlesinger (director); Mark Frost (screenplay); Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Robert Loggia, Richard Masur, Harley Cross, Jimmy Smits, Elizabeth Wilson, Harris Yulin, Lee Richardson, Janet-Laine Green, Raúl Dávila, Malick Bowens, Carla Pinza, Geoffrey Kellett; Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "Million Dollar Mystery" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; Richard Fleischer (director); Rudy De Luca, Tim Metcalfe, Miguel Tejada-Flores (screenplay); Tom Bosley, Eddie Deezen, Wendy Sherman, Rick Overton, Mona Lyden, Douglas Emerson, Royce D. Applegate, Daniel McDonald, Penny Baker, Kevin Pollak, Mack Dryden, Jamie Alcroft, Rich Hall, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Greg Travis, Rudy De Luca, Jack Carpenter, Pam Matteson, Tawny Fere, LaGena Hart, Gail Neely, Bob Schott, Peter Pitofsky, Tommy Sledge, Christopher Cary, Paul Stader; Comedy, Mystery; Live Action
In 1987, "Predator" was released by 20th Century Fox / Silver Pictures / Davis Entertainment; John McTiernan (director); Jim Thomas, John Thomas (screenplay); Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, Richard Chaves, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Shane Black, R.G. Armstrong, Kevin Peter Hall, Peter Cullen, Sven-Ole Thorsen; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action
In 1987, "The Witches of Eastwick" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Barris Industries; George Miller (director); Michael Cristofer (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, Veronica Cartwright, Richard Jenkins, Carel Struycken, Keith Jochim, Becca Lish; Comedy, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1982, ✪ “I Predict” by Sparks peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dreamin'” by John Schneider peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “How Can You Love Me” by Ambrosia peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Don't Know Where To Start” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It's Gonna Take A Miracle” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Just Another Day In Paradise” by Bertie Higgins peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Making Love” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Route 66” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Last Safe Place On Earth” by Le Roux peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Other Woman” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “When It's Over” by Loverboy peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Without You (Not Another Lonely Night)” by Franke And The Knockouts peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Early In The Morning” by The Gap Band peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Goody Two Shoes” by Adam Ant peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Island Of Lost Souls” by Blondie peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One Hello” by Randy Crawford peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Our Lips Are Sealed” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Paperlate (3x3 EP)” by Genesis peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Paris Is One Day Away” by Mood peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Pinky Blue” by Altered Images peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shakti” by Monsoon peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Since You're Gone” by The Cars peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Temptation” by New Order peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Look Of Love” by ABC peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh) / Rhythm, Movement And Throbbing” by Tight Fit peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “For All The Tea in China / I Don't Wanna Touch You” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Could Be Happy / Insects” by Altered Images peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It Must Be Love / Shadow On The House” by Madness peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Some Guys Have All The Luck / In Walks Love Again” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Walking in The Rain / Peanut Butter” by Grace Jones / Compass Point All Stars peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Call For Help” by Blam Blam Blam peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Chi mai” by Ennio Morricone peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Go To Sleep” by The Pretenders peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Just Can't Get Enough” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “My Own Way” by Duran Duran peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Murphy's Law” by Cheri peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Broken Dreams” by Guys And Dolls peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do You Wanna Wanna” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dreiklangs-Dimensionen” by Rheingold peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Flash In The Night” by Secret Service peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Girl Crazy” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Island Of Lost Souls” by Blondie peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Promised You A Miracle” by Simple Minds peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sharazan” by Al Bano And Romina Power peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Starlight” by Risqué peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Look Of Love” by ABC peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Being Boiled” by The Human League peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Monotonie” by Ideal peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Schickeria” by Spider Murphy Gang peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shirley” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “View From A Bridge” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Blue Eyes” by Elton John peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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